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Comparative Study of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQL) between Different Types of Orthodontic Treatment

Natalia Zamora-martínezBeatriz Tarazona-alvarezJosé Luis Gandía-francoVerónica García-sanzVanessa Paredes-gallardo

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Medicine (General)Index of Orthodontic Treatment NeedPhysical disabilityDentistryOral healthArticle03 medical and health sciencesR5-9200302 clinical medicineOrthodontic AppliancesQuality of lifeSurveys and QuestionnairesHumansMedicine030212 general & internal medicinePsychological disabilitybusiness.industryBracketorthodontic treatment needsmalocclusion030206 dentistryGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseasestomatognathic diseasespatient assessmentDental clinicQuality of Lifeoral health-related quality of lifeMalocclusionbusinessPsychosocial

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Background and objectives: Although the main objective of any orthodontic treatment is to correct malocclusion, a range of psychosocial and/or esthetic factors drive patients to undergo orthodontic treatment. The aim of the present study was to analyze variations in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQL) levels in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment by means of four types of appliances: fixed buccal metal brackets, fixed buccal esthetic/ceramic brackets, fixed lingual brackets, and clear aligners. Material and Methods: The study sample comprised 120 patients aged 18 to 68 years who attended the Orthodontic department at the Dental Clinic of the University of Valencia. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) was used to measure orthodontic treatment need. Each patient completed three different intervals of the 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14): before treatment (T0)

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2021-07-02Medicina
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57070683